Potty News - The Inaugural Flush

Your daily dose of news, fun, and facts, all in the time it takes for a quick flush!

Author

Dave Oakley
January 19, 2024

đźš˝ The Flush:

Rise and shine, potty pals! Let's jump into today's lightning-fast news roundup. Here's what's brewing!

đź’§ The Flow:

  • Space Scoop: SpaceX is poised to launch 22 Starlink internet satellites today (Jan. 19) on the company's second mission in as many days. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink spacecraft is set to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

  • Political Pulse: US Presses ahead with least bad option in confronting the Houthis. US officials acknowledge that airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen won’t deter the group from attacks that have roiled commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Yet that doesn’t mean the military campaign will stop anytime soon.

  • World Push:Israeli President Isaac Herzog told an international audience in Davos on Thursday that Israel cannot consider peace negotiations as it faces threats from Hamas and other militant groups.

🌧️ The Drip:

  • Diddy’s Downfall: Even before four women accused him of sexual assault, sean “diddy” Combs was having a bad year. Read More

  • Art Alert: Three US museums accused of hiding stolen stain glass from Rouen Catherdral. Get the full drip

  • Crisis Averted: US Congress approves funding to avert US Government shutdown.

đź’¦ The Squirt:

'Feel good' hormone could explain why exercise helps boost your brain 
A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role. Dive in

🪠 The Plunger: Market Trends Unplugged

Market Highlights - January 18th

Wall Street had a mixed session influenced by bank earnings. The Dow Jones fell, ending a four-day gain streak, while the S&P 500 also dropped slightly. The Nasdaq, however, ticked up, marking its seventh consecutive session in the green. The overall market mood was cautious due to mixed economic signals from China's 2022 growth figures. For more financial news visit here.

"The Plunger" is your handy tool for a quick dive into the financial world, pulling up the most relevant market movements and trends, all in an easily digestible format.

🧠 Brain Flush:

Did you know the Eiffel Tower can grow by up to six inches in summer due to thermal expansion? Hot facts for a hot day!

Did you know that honeybees can recognize human faces? In a study, bees were shown photos of different faces, and they were able to distinguish and remember the face associated with a sweet reward. This incredible feat is due to their complex brain structure, which allows them to perform advanced visual processing. So next time you encounter a bee, give it a smile—it might just remember you!

For more fascinating facts, keep your mind open and your toilet paper rolling with "Potty News."

đź“š Word of the Day:

Serendipity: The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Like stumbling upon "Potty News" during your bathroom break!

🧻 The Wipe:

And that's a wrap for our first-ever edition of Potty News! We hope you found your time in the loo a bit more enlightening and entertaining today. Remember, the world is full of stories, and sometimes the best place to discover them is right where you are seated.

Thanks for joining us on this inaugural flush of news and knowledge. We look forward to bringing more insightful tidbits to your bathroom breaks. Keep flushing through the news with us, and may your curiosity always be as endless as the toilet roll!

See you in the next edition, and as always, stay informed and amused!


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